Politics
Trump may impose sanctions against EU officials
The administration of the U.S. president may impose sanctions on EU officials or member states implementing the Digital Services Act (DSA), writes Reuters.
U.S. Vice President Pence called Zaluzhny after the quarrel between Trump and Zelensky
Jay D. Vance called Valery Zaluzhny after the quarrel between Trump and Zelensky in the White House. He refused to talk.
Zelensky awarded the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, the European Commissioner, and a number of European leaders and officials
This is stated in the relevant decree of the head of state, reports "European Truth".
Ukraine in 2025 received billions of euros from frozen Russian assets
Since the beginning of 2025, the European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets in European banks.
Rutte: partners agree on two levels of security guarantees
Security guarantees for Ukraine, agreed upon by European countries and the USA, will consist of two levels. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelensky.
The USA has halted intelligence sharing about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
The Director of the U.S. National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive prohibiting sharing any information about peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia with allies.
The USA plans to play a minimal role in providing security guarantees to Ukraine
The Pentagon stated that the US intends to play a minimal role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, placing more responsibility on Europe.
In Ukraine, plans are underway to strengthen penalties for illegal departure abroad
The new bill provides for both administrative and criminal sanctions for illegal border crossing and exceeding the permitted stay outside Ukraine.
Summary: what Trump, Zelensky, and European partners decided
The negotiations involving Trump, Zelensky, and the leaders of key European countries have concluded in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: each side will have to make concessions
Rubio stated that Ukraine and Russia will be forced to make concessions in order to reach a peace agreement. According to him, no side will be 100% satisfied.
Volodymyr Zelensky met with Donald Trump
The security guarantee decision for Ukraine will be made today, said Trump.
Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to make a deal with Russia to end the war
The President of the USA stated that Zelensky can "end the war almost immediately".
